Don’t be fooled by nice manners. What looks like politeness may be pretense to sugarcoat aggressive, manipulative, or false communication. Look at the content; not merely the cover. Pay close attention to what the person is saying and don’t be fooled by his position or the eloquence of his expression.
The Official Etiquette Rules for the Vintage Advice Group (Photo: Ann Douglas)
See also: It’s so easy to be fooled
Psychopath Resistance 
One is reminded that the word “courteous” comes from the manners of the Court, where all sorts of perfidy was dressed up in pretty words.
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